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Burnley have come crashing back down to earth in recent weeks, losing three on the spin and conceding thirteen goals in the process.

The Clarets began their mini revival by soundly beating Bournemouth [GW6], and followed it up with a win at Cardiff before drawing with Huddersfield. But the wheels have come off since. Sean Dyche’s men could be forgiven for shipping five at Champions City, and possibly, the four at home to title challengers Chelsea. However, a heavy loss to fellow strugglers West Ham, suggests Burnley are in for a long season. Their Europa League qualification campaign was built on a solid defensive foundation, only 39 conceded [17] at Turf Moor, but this year, after only eleven games, Burnley have a goal difference of minus 13. And following Saturdays defeat, Dyche was dealt a further blow with the news that Ben Gibson will go back under the knife. "Ben is going to have a hernia operation," he said. "They will look again and he will have some keyhole surgery. It shouldn't be a long one." Nov 5 - 11:34 AM

The Clarets Europa League cup exit may prove to be a blessing for Sean Dyche after Burnley fell to Manchester United for their third successive Premier League defeat.

With just one point, Burnley have struggled to cope with the physical demands of combining European and top-flight football despite heavy rotation throughout the competition. Burnley looked jaded at home to United and found it difficult to break down ten men after Marcus Rashford was dismissed for a headbutt on Phil Bardsley. Only five teams conceded fewer goals than Dyche’s men in 2017/18, but the Clarets have already been hit for four by Fulham while Watford left Turf Moor with three-points following a 3-1 win. Ben Gibson should be back in week five after missing Sunday due to a "bit of a tight lower stomach," while Robbie Brady will feature for the under-23s as he continues to build fitness. Johann Berg Gudmundsson [hamstring] is not "too serious," but the availability of Steven Defour remains a concern as he battles to overcome an ongoing calf problem. Sep 3 - 5:47 PM

Burnley made their first signing of the summer, snatching up center back Ben Gibson from Middlesbrough for a joint-record club fee of 15m.

After Alfie Mawson rejoined the top flight with his move to Fulham, Gibson was the next best center back product to pluck from the Championship. He was a steady presence for The Boro in their previous top flight stint, starting all 38 PL games. With European commitments this season, the Clarets desperately need to add depth to several positions, and center back makes the most sense, given their defense-minded philosophy. Whether he challenges Ben Mee or James Tarkowski straight away for a starting role out of the gate is up in the air, but one would think Gibson will start his career on the bench, provided the two established options are fit. Still, he could be a late round punt in draft leagues to see if he seizes a starting gig quickly. Aug 6 - 1:59 AM

Southampton are the latest club to be linked with Middlesbrough centre-back Ben Gibson.

The 24-year-old was one of Boro’s few shining lights in a woeful season which saw them drop out of the top-flight and join their north-east rivals Sunderland in next seasons Championship. Gibson, who won his first England call-up in March, has been touted as a £25 million target for Chelsea and Liverpool, but the homegrown talent looks set to rebuff all offers in favour of spearheading a return to the Premier League. The news will come as a welcome boost to new permanent boss Garry Monk who replaces Aitor Karanka at the helm. "Ben is obviously a big focal point," he said. "I've watched him over the last couple of seasons, and I'm well aware of him and what he can bring to the team. It's important you keep your best players and important you're able to keep a core together and give yourself the best possible opportunity of reaching the club's ambition, which is to go back to the Premier League. Ben is a big part of that." Thu, Jun 15, 2017 08:17:00 AM

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